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HOOK POSITION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hook-up person
1, record 1, English, hook%2Dup%20person
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- slingman 2, record 1, English, slingman
correct
- slinger 3, record 1, English, slinger
correct
- hooker-on 4, record 1, English, hooker%2Don
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Drafto "RF AUTOLATCH" is a radio frequency operated motorized gravity latch to be installed on overhead crane Hook Blocks, Rotating Hook Blocks, and Weighblocks ... The gravity latch opens by "RF" remote control initiated by the operator. Allows safe unhooking in areas not otherwise accessible. Removes "hook-up" person from dangerous location. 1, record 1, English, - hook%2Dup%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Truck crane... Three-sectioned telescopic boom from high-strength steel with welded inner and outer corner seams provides for effective and safe work of the crane, crane operator and slingman. In transport position the boom is laid on stand, main hook cage-to recess in the stand. The latter is positioned behind the driver's cabin without slingman's help. 2, record 1, English, - hook%2Dup%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
primary function: To hook and unhook slings and other attachments for mobile crane (in the warehouse yard). 5, record 1, English, - hook%2Dup%20person
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Job description from "Denison Mines Limited" and "Noranda Mines". 6, record 1, English, - hook%2Dup%20person
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sling man
- sling person
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Levage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- élingueur
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lingueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- élingueuse 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9lingueuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'élingage constitue une part importante des opérations de manutention dans la transformation des matières premières en produits finis. Les appareils de levage chaque jour plus nombreux et plus puissants exigent toutefois que soit établi un dispositif de jonction entre la charge et l'appareil [...] Pour aider l'élingueur dans sa tâche, des élingues et accessoires de tous types sont conçus, mais encore faut-il que le matériel mis à sa disposition soit employé rationnellement, en d'autres termes, que l'élingueur connaisse ce matériel et sache parfaitement l'utiliser [...] Il ne s'agit pas de manœuvrer et déplacer des charges dans l'espace sans connaître et appliquer toutes les règles de sécurité afférentes à la profession d'élingueur. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lingueur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-05-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- height of lift 1, record 2, English, height%20of%20lift
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical distance between the floor and the lowest point of the seat of the hook when the hook is in the highest working position. 2, record 2, English, - height%20of%20lift
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hauteur de levage
1, record 2, French, hauteur%20de%20levage
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hauteur de levée 2, record 2, French, hauteur%20de%20lev%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout point de l'espace pouvant être atteint par le crochet au cours du mouvement de levage ou d'affalage de la charge +, les câbles de levage étant verticaux. 2, record 2, French, - hauteur%20de%20levage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les treuils à câbles autorisent les hauteurs de levage et des vitesses élevées. 2, record 2, French, - hauteur%20de%20levage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Levantamiento de cargas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura de elevación
1, record 2, Spanish, altura%20de%20elevaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Oil Drilling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- weight indicator
1, record 3, English, weight%20indicator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- drillometer 2, record 3, English, drillometer
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument near the driller's position or a drilling or workover rig that shows the weight suspended from the hook when the bit is off the bottom. From this reading, weight on the bit can be inferred during drilling operations. 3, record 3, English, - weight%20indicator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- peson
1, record 3, French, peson
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- indicateur de poids 2, record 3, French, indicateur%20de%20poids
masculine noun
- indicateur de charge 3, record 3, French, indicateur%20de%20charge
masculine noun
- Martin Decker 2, record 3, French, Martin%20Decker
trademark, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil indiquant le poids au crochet d'un appareil de forage. 4, record 3, French, - peson
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «peson» est officiellement recommandé par le Gouvernement français. 5, record 3, French, - peson
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-12-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- neb
1, record 4, English, neb
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Projection on lower part of main hook for retaining it in upper position by supporting it on open shed knife. 1, record 4, English, - neb
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bec
1, record 4, French, bec
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Butoir de retenue sur la partie inférieure du crochet pour retenir celui-ci en position supérieure en l'appuyant sur le couteau pour pas ouvert. 1, record 4, French, - bec
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-03-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hook
1, record 5, English, hook
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- hook position 1, record 5, English, hook%20position
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of needle. 2, record 5, English, - hook
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- crochet
1, record 5, French, crochet
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- position du crochet 1, record 5, French, position%20du%20crochet
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d'aiguille. 2, record 5, French, - crochet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-01-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- range of lift 1, record 6, English, range%20of%20lift
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical distance between the highest and lowest working position of the hook. 1, record 6, English, - range%20of%20lift
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition the range of lift is greater for electric hoists and electrical outlet may be more readily available. 1, record 6, English, - range%20of%20lift
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- course du crochet
1, record 6, French, course%20du%20crochet
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déplacement vertical maximum du crochet exprimé en mètres. 2, record 6, French, - course%20du%20crochet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme français autorisé par l'Office de la langue française. 3, record 6, French, - course%20du%20crochet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-01-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- gate valve supervisory switch
1, record 7, English, gate%20valve%20supervisory%20switch
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A gate valve supervisory switch. [Sprinkler system supervisory device] The switch is attached to the two sides of the valve yoke by the hook bolts.... When the valve is wide open, the tip of the plunger enters a 1/8-in. deep depression drilled in the valve stem. The switch is adjusted so that in the open valve position the contact ring closes the electric circuit between the contact blades. 1, record 7, English, - gate%20valve%20supervisory%20switch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur de surveillance de robinet-vanne
1, record 7, French, interrupteur%20de%20surveillance%20de%20robinet%2Dvanne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-02-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
- Aeroindustry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- latch hold-open mechanism
1, record 8, English, latch%20hold%2Dopen%20mechanism
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The latch mechanism actuates hooks to latch and unlatch the stairwell door.... A hold-open hook engages a crank on the torque tube when the latches are in the full open position. The latch mechanism and control handles will remain locked in the unlatched position until the stairwell door actuates the hold-open hook as the door closes when the stairway is retracted. 2, record 8, English, - latch%20hold%2Dopen%20mechanism
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme de verrouillage en position ouverte
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20verrouillage%20en%20position%20ouverte
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mécanisme de verrouillage en position ouverte : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20verrouillage%20en%20position%20ouverte
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-07-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hydraulic Hoisting and Lifting
- Forestry Operations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- telescopic boom extension
1, record 9, English, telescopic%20boom%20extension
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- boom extension 1, record 9, English, boom%20extension
correct
- telescopic extension 1, record 9, English, telescopic%20extension
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boom extension(retracted and in down position-distance in front of tires to hook)... 8’6"(Pettibone Corporation, Pettibone Extendo Model 88 High-Lift). 1, record 9, English, - telescopic%20boom%20extension
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The overall length of the crane boom is 6.5 metres (21’4"), of which 1.3 metres (4’3" consists of telescopic extension (Cranab AB, Cranab 4520, 4525, 5020). 1, record 9, English, - telescopic%20boom%20extension
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Levage hydraulique
- Exploitation forestière
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- rallonge télescopique de flèche
1, record 9, French, rallonge%20t%C3%A9lescopique%20de%20fl%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- rallonge de flèche 1, record 9, French, rallonge%20de%20fl%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
- rallonge télescopique 1, record 9, French, rallonge%20t%C3%A9lescopique
correct, feminine noun
- allonge télescopique de flèche 1, record 9, French, allonge%20t%C3%A9lescopique%20de%20fl%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
- allonge de flèche 1, record 9, French, allonge%20de%20fl%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
- allonge télescopique 1, record 9, French, allonge%20t%C3%A9lescopique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poutre auxiliaire qui se déplace à l'intérieur de la flèche secondaire d'une flèche articulée ou coulissante et dont l'extension permet d'accroître la portée de la flèche d'un engin. 1, record 9, French, - rallonge%20t%C3%A9lescopique%20de%20fl%C3%A8che
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Hiab 900 possède une rallonge télescopique de flèche à commande hydraulique qui représente 1.8 de la portée totale (Mécanisation forestière, forestage d'aujourd'hui, première transformation, janvier-février 1979, p. 27). 1, record 9, French, - rallonge%20t%C3%A9lescopique%20de%20fl%C3%A8che
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- in triggered position 1, record 10, English, in%20triggered%20position
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hook previously in triggered position of the lock is not affected. 1, record 10, English, - in%20triggered%20position
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le crochet du verrou réarmé précédemment n'est pas influencé. 1, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9arm%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- towing-hook 1, record 11, English, towing%2Dhook
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) with the c. g. at the extended aft position and a rear towing hook, it may be possible to achieve quite a steep climb with zero stick force or even a push force. 1, record 11, English, - towing%2Dhook
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- crochet de lancer 1, record 11, French, crochet%20de%20lancer
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alors on accroche l'anneau du câble au crochet de lancer. Le crochet doit être à la position demi-ouverte de façon que (...) le câble retombe de lui-même. 1, record 11, French, - crochet%20de%20lancer
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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